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IPAN: a multidisciplinary #research institute with a vision to improve the #health of all Australians through #nutrition & #physicalactivity research excellence
Joined August 2012
Meaningful research. Mighty impact. That's what drives us every day at @DeakinIPAN. Today we're excited to share our new video showcasing our approach to world-leading research in active living, sport, food and nutrition. Enjoy! @Deakin.
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Dr Jakub Mesinovic is developing a new telehealth platform to support older adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes to self-manage their conditions from home through diet and exercise.
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An Aboriginal-governed and led project is working to promote healthy eating and seasonal consumption of traditional foods among Aboriginal people living in the Kimberley.
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Could fitness racing be the next big thing? Dr Kim Way says there are lots of health and fitness benefits for regular exercisers. Read @theheraldsun story here:.
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Eating eggs in the evening for excellent sleep?. It might sound like a Dr Seuss book but IPAN's Dr Lee Hamilton is investigating whether an evening egg snack might improve sleep for perimenopausal women. Read: Join the study here:
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A/Prof Kristy Bolton and team are investigating how a community project in Norlane, Victoria, impacts local food access and social connection; and have developed a food literacy program, as part of the project. Read more:
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Hybrid workers with type 2 diabetes - help us explore how working from home vs. the office affects health and work habits. Join our study and receive a $25 voucher. If you join a discussion group, you’ll also go into the draw to win a $100 voucher.
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Dr Spencer Roberts is leading the charge to uncover the potential link between healthy sleep and reduced concussion risk in collision sports – paving the way for tailored strategies to improve players' well-being. Read more:
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A new paper by IPAN #PhD student Chrissy Freer found telehealth lifestyle programs can provide effective support for behaviour change for people with #MASLD (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease), formerly known as #NAFLD. More:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
ACTRN12621001706864.
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Help us discover if the cardiovascular system responds differently between males and females during exercise. Find out more:
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A/Prof Katherine Livingstone says we should be wary of the 'halo effect' around non-dairy milks. In The @Australian newspaper she says the common perception that non-dairy milks are healthy option is not necessarily accurate.
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Cancer-related sarcopenia can impact treatment outcomes, but it's challenging to diagnose. A/Prof Nicole Kiss is developing a world-first, fast, and easy-to-use screening tool to detect cancer-related sarcopenia and integrate it into clinical practice.
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Researchers are working to develop a way to rapidly identify and treat people who have low muscle mass as a result of cancer.
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Our proposal to @ausgov for its 2025-26 Budget is a game-changing investment to scale up two proven childhood programs - INFANT & TransformUs. Backed by 15+ years of research, these programs can improve lifelong health & wellbeing for Australian children.
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As we age, muscle mass and strength naturally decline, making everyday tasks harder. But as A/Prof @DavidScottPhD points out, resistance training can counter this process, keeping us active and reducing risk of chronic diseases. Read his full comments:
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With the support of MS Australia, Dr Bárbara Brayner will investigate the associations between dietary fat and the risk of MS onset and progression. Read more:.
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Parents – we’re seeking secondary school students in Australia to tell us about their school-time food experiences. Keen to get involved?.Tap the link to connect with us and fill in a short survey:
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👂Podcast: Listen to an audio reading of a @Nature journal article featuring Dr Alethea Jerebine’s research on the importance of children's risky play to support children's healthy development and social-emotional wellbeing.
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Nature - Listen to an audio version of a recent Nature Feature.
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We're looking for parents who want a say on research affecting children's growth and development to join IPAN's Consumer Network. You'll play a valuable role in shaping research physical activity, sport, food and nutrition, and screen time. Details:
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Join our 6-month trial to test if a simple nutrition intervention leads to better diabetes management:
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Parents report their top concerns about raising toddlers as screen time, insufficient physical activity, unhealthy diet and sleep problems. Prof @KylieHesketh is developing the Let's Grow+ app which aims to help parents with all of these behaviours. More:
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IPAN researchers are developing the next phase of the Let's Grow program to support parents with their toddlers' active play, sedentary/screen time, nutrition and sleep behaviours.
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Girls and women are still underrepresented in sport – and menstruation is one of the barriers holding them back. Dr @RhiannonSnipe is exploring how menstruation affects participation in sport, and what can be done to overcome this. #IWD2025 #WomenInSport.
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Around three-quarters of females have missed participating in sport because of their periods. A new project aims to understand why, and what can be done about it.
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